2020 General Election

Information and Candidate Filing

The regularly scheduled 2020 General Election will be held November 3, 2020 for City Council District 3. It was postponed by the Longview City Council on Monday, March 23 following the recommendations of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to avoid public gatherings due to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Candidates filed an application for a place on the ballot for the General Election between Jan. 15, 2020 - Feb. 14, 2020.

The District 4 election was canceled by the City Council on Thursday, Feb. 27 after only one candidate, incumbent Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara, filed to run. Ishihara will serve another three-year term expiring May 2023.

Voting Information

Early Voting:

Early voting will be held Oct. 19 - 30. This election is being held in conjunction with the county, state, and federal elections. More information on Early Voting polling places and times will be posted as determined.

Election Day Voting:

Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at your designated polling place.

Voter Registration

The last day for a person who is not registered to vote to register to vote and be eligible to vote in this election is Oct. 5, 2020. Please see the links below regarding new Texas requirements for Voter ID.

Important Dates

Last Day to Register to Vote - Monday, Oct. 5, 2020First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Monday, Oct. 19, 2020Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) - Friday Oct. 23, 2020Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance - Friday Oct. 30, 2020

Polling Places

This election is being held in conjunction with the county, state, and federal elections. More information on Early Voting and Election Day polling places will be posted as determined.